Scanlon, Thompson, Friedman Introduce Legislation to Prevent Pedestrian Fatalities and Make Streets Safer for All Road Users
Introduce legislation to prevent pedestrian fatalities and make streets safer for all road users.
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GovInfo lists H.R. 9297, the Pedestrian Protection Act, in the 119th Congress with action on June 11, 2026: Rep. Mary Gay Scanlon introduced the bill, which was referred to the House Committee on Energy and Commerce. The official title is to amend title 49 to establish safety standards and disclose information relating to pedestrians and motor vehicles.
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Rep. Scanlon's office announced that Scanlon, Rep. Mike Thompson, and Rep. Laura Friedman introduced the Pedestrian Protection Act to require NHTSA to develop standards protecting pedestrians, bicyclists, and vulnerable road users, including vehicle height, hood and bumper design, and minimum visibility standards.
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Scanlon fulfilled the specific promise because she introduced H.R. 9297, the Pedestrian Protection Act, in the 119th Congress on June 11, 2026. The bill directly targets pedestrian fatalities and safer streets by directing NHTSA to develop standards for pedestrians, bicyclists, and other vulnerable road users. Because the promise was to introduce legislation, not secure enactment, introduction during her current House term counts as delivered in the same term.